Isabella Allegrezza
Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences
Substance use disorder within the nursing community is a major concern and many state boards have statutory authority for implementing nurse assistance programs, including alternative to discipline programs. The Maryland Board of Nursing has a Discipline and Rehabilitation Committee that was established in 1989. The purpose of this committee is to provide a basis for the disciplinary process for Registered Nurses who are impaired by alcohol and/or drug abuse. Under the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene the Substance Abuse Certification Unit is the licensing